This is my first attempt at rubber stamp carving. Totoro and an Umbrella.I decided to stamp some fabric Its 1m by 45cm... It took ages! I used versacraft fabric stamps and heat set them. I'm so happy with how it turned out, carving the stamps was so much fun! I will definitely be making more!!!

My partner says I had a deprived childhood because I never played Mario Land / Mario Kart... I disagree, but this week I played Mario Land on the 3DS for the first time... And I am ADDICTED!!! I have played it a lot, way too much! So in an attempt to get some crafting in I made these earrings 1 UP yay

When I came across this fabric my heart skipped a beat! I'll say this for Japan, they sure know how to make cute fabric! So I grabbed some and brought it home before reason could take over my spending habits!

Great new Aussie craft blog launching tonight! Of course the rest of the world can visit too This is a collaborative from a number of ladies you'll recognise from around here! Reviews, tutorials, interviews, give aways and lots more. Come follow us, share us with your friends, find us on Facebook and drop us a line if you have any leads for a great story!Hand Made-n's blog:http://hand-madens.blogspot.com/Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/groups/298614170166641/members/#!/groups/298614170166641/

Do you suffer from any allergies? none that applyAre there any allergens in your home? (e.g. animals, smoking etc) hypo allergenic dog and a kitty (but kitty usually stays in her bedroom)What mediums do you craft in? Most haha... Jewelry making, polymer clay, crochet, hand sewing, cross stitch/embroidery, always willing to try new things What mediums would you like to receive? Home decor of some sort would be cool. I need fridge magnets. doggy toy? baby clothes and accessories (starting to collect things; no baby yet lol) I'd be happy with anythin, I'm sure!Is there anything or any style you absolutely wouldn't want to receive? can't think of anythingWhat is your favourite breed of owl? I like the ones with little tufts of feathers sticking out; and unrealistic onesLink to wist etc? http://pinterest.com/yennamuffin/Anything else your partner should know? Not that I can think of

Please PM me if you would like to help out, it would be really appreciated!!! How Lovely

I found this store the other night: http://www.christinascrafts.com.au/ They are located in Melbourne, yay and they stock a lot of steampunk bits and pieces for crafting which I've been having trouble finding as well as so much vintage scrapbook paper!!!

They stock graphic 45, but not their Steampunk Debutante range, does anyone know somewhere they stock that? I really want it it's so beautiful!!!!

With increasing postage costs to send international it's getting pretty tricky to keep swapping But maybe it would be easier if you could have an Aussie partner? So I was thinking, if you are signed up for a swap maybe we could record it here, then any other Aussie crafters who are interested in that swap could sign up too. Then you can P.M (don't post swap partner requests in the message board) the organiser to ask if you could be partnered. Obviously it wouldn't be a guarantee you get partnered but I think most organisers are happy to partner people within the same country if you ask nicely

So post here:

Your Craftster NameThe Name of the SwapThe points/size of the swapSign up dates and send datesA link to the swap on the swap boards

I just thought this might be a way to make swapping more accessible for Australian swappers [/list]